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Karen Nettles Obituary
Karen S. Nettles 64, of Deer Park, Texas, died Nov 30, 2011, at home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born Nov 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of Kathryn Holt and late Jack Holt Sr. She was the third child of 4 siblings.
In Woodville, MS on an October day in 1969, she married Randy Nettles who was by her side until the end. She graduated from the Baton Rouge School of Cosmetology.
Her name alone evokes emotion. Waves of emotion and a deluge of memories capture us now. She loved you with food. She embraced you with compassionate tears. She inspired you with her creativity. She nursed you when you hurt. She was strong when you were weak. She strengthened you with her strength. She accepted you where others judged. She was a sanctuary in the storm of life. She has meant something special to everyone who engaged her.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Nettles; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Cindy Nettles of Seabrook, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Lara and Denton Alexander of Deer Park, TX.; daughter and son-in-law, Courtney and Waylon Gossett; mother, Kathryn Holt-Prine; brother, Jack Holt Jr, sisters, Sherry Holt-Cole, Linda Holt-Gautreaux; grandchildren, Haley and Jared Ramos, Lauren Alexander, Jordan Nettles, Kyle Alexander, Christian Nettles, Ty Alexander, Hayden Gossett, Landry Gossett.
Karen was preceded in death by her father, Jack Holt Sr.
A service was held Saturday at First Baptist Church, Pasadena, Texas.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Nettles
Reed Nettles
December 14, 2011
Randy thinking of you and the family today. Hope to see you soon. Love your cuz Reed
Tamra Day
December 13, 2011
Randy and Family, my deepest condolences in this most difficult time. Shawn and I met you and Karen when we were having our houses built. Our children played with your grandchildren. Karen was always sweet and warm and welcoming. God will see you through this and one day you will be reunited with your love. I am so sorry for your loss.
Diane Higginbotham
December 8, 2011
Randy, My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. The eulogy was so lovely.
Thomas Miller
December 8, 2011
Randy and Family: I found out about Karen's passing almost by accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Another saint waits and intercedes for us all. Regards, Tom Miller, Delaware.
Cherry Boswell
December 7, 2011
Randy, you have my deepest condolences. -- Cherry
Gail Templeton
December 5, 2011
To Randy and family, Remembering each of you in my prayers. Thanking God for taking Karen home and giving her the love and peace that she so deserves. Love to each of you. Keep the faith.
Jim and Sherry McVea
December 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family Randy. Wish we could be there to lend our support during such a difficult time. We will certainly be lifting all up in prayer. May God give you comfort.
Jackie Vickers
December 3, 2011
Randy - my prayers are with you and your family as you go through this time. Karen was such a lovely sweet person; she will be missed by everyone.
December 3, 2011
Sending love, and prayers to you all. Karen was loved by so many, and she left a legacy that will live on. Most people (including my self)can only hope to mean so much to so many. I am blessed that I could call her family, only wish the distance of our homes was less so I could of known her better. All oour love, Erin, Phil, Sam, Jordan, and Rose Stritzinger...
December 2, 2011
To the Nettles Family, You are all in my prayers. Karen was truly a special person who radiated the love of God. She will be missed. God Bless your family and give you peace at this time. Donna Karras Steffenauer
Carolyn Sprouse
December 2, 2011
Randy, Courtney, and Waylon: There aren't enough words to express how I felt about Karen. You could feel her energy and passion for life just by being in the same room with her. Her obituary is so eloquently written and truly about Karen. My heart breaks for your family, but at the same time, I'm rejoicing that Karen is with the Lord and her pain and suffering are no longer. Each of you have memories that only you shared with Karen and memories that you all shared together. Keep them close to your heart. God brought your family into my life, and I am so grateful He did. I love you dearly. Rest in Peace, Ms. Karen.
bob combs
December 2, 2011
Randy; you have my deepest sympathies; Karen was one of the finest Ladies I ever met. I pray the Lord is with you in this trying time. God Bless you my friend.
Gail Anglin Harrison
December 2, 2011
Randy, Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Karen was a special person and I know the two of you had a wonderful life together. I am very saddened about her passing. Love you! Gail
Felicia Soechting
December 2, 2011
All my love to the Nettles Family,
Felicia&Keith Soechting
Janis McRae
December 2, 2011
Randy, you and Karen hold a special place in my heart. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Karli (Karli-Baby) (Broussard) Newton
December 2, 2011
Randy and family, my mom just let me know of Karen and I'm extremely sorry. I pray that the Lord comforts all of you at this time. I feel truly blessed to have known Karen. She was so loving and the thought of her always brings a smile to my face.
I love you all.
Mary Alice Stensrud Allgood
December 2, 2011
Randy, I was so sorry to hear the news of of Karen passing. She was always such a sweet, kind lady. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Brown
December 2, 2011
Randy I was so sorry to hear the news of Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 1, 2011
Randy, so sorry to hear of Karen passing. Our prayers are with you. May God comfort you in this time. Karen was such a sweet person. Cathy and Rick Johnson
Idelta Madrigal
December 1, 2011
My sympathy to all the family of Karen my prayers are with you at this time of grief. I meet Karen at Hancock Fabrics where i worked and she shopped, she was always very friendly. She told me about her illness but was very positive and had faith that everything was going to be alright. I have lost a friend but i know she will be in heaven watching over us. I will miss talking with you!
Idelta Madrigal
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